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The 12.5mm Knauf Vapour Panel is laminated plasterboard, resistant to vapour and features a metallised polyester foil laminate on the grey paper face, creating an effective vapour barrier. (2400mm x 1200mm x 12.5mm)
Knauf Vapour Panel is a drywall material made up of a high-quality gypsum core and quality paper linings on each side, designed to provide multi-purpose usage to provide a vapour barrier within your commercial or residential building. A must-have product with the building and construction industry. This simple product is easy to cut and install and can be applied to a variety of applications within a building and has a variety of different products available to suit different construction needs including partitions, linings & ceilings with standard performance requirements.
Knauf Vapour Panel has a metallised polyester foil laminated on the grey paper face, creating an effective vapour barrier
Designed for easy handling and installation features a robust core of high-quality gypsum It can be easily scored and snapped for quick installation and can be fixed using screws or by dot and dabbing with plasterboard adhesive. The clean tapered edge allows for smoother, professional-looking finishes when jointing and skimming.
Key Features:
- Ideal for when a vapour barrier is needed to prevent moisture ingress
- Suitable for external walls and roofs
- Standard plasterboard laminated with metallised polyester to block water vapour
- For use wherever vapour barrier is required, such as pitched roofs in loft conversions
- Sound panels
- Plasterboard is easy to score and snap for rapid installation
- No specialist tools required for scoring and snapping, just use a Stanley Knife and a straight edge
- Product must be stored flat, and be protected from inclement weather
- To check you are using the best board for your project or to see the full range of Knauf plasterboards stocked in Wickes please click on ‘Technical sheet 2’ below
Specifications
- Material: Gypsum
- Thickness: 12.5mm
- Width: 1200mm
- Length: 2400mm
- Purchase Unit: Sheet
- Coverage: 2.88m2
- Brand: Knauf Drywall
- Manufacturer's Code: 243647
- Weight: 8.3kg/m2
- Edge: Tapered
- Colour: Ivory
- Facing: Foil
- Thermal conductivity: 0.19 W/mk
- Product type: Board
- Range of products available to suit any project
- Suitable for direct decoration or plaster finish
- Strong and adaptable
- Multi-purpose application
- A cost-effective choice
- Manufactured from high-quality gypsum
Features and Benefits
- Strong and durable: Made from high-quality gypsum, this plasterboard is built to last.
- Clean tapered edge: The clean tapered edge ensures professional-looking results with smooth transitions between boards.
- Easy to handle and install: This plasterboard is lightweight and easy to handle, making installation a breeze.
- Versatile: Suitable for use in partitions, linings, and ceilings, this plasterboard offers flexibility in various construction projects.
- Direct decoration: Once installed, this plasterboard can be directly decorated without the need for additional preparation.
- Compliance with standards: This plasterboard fully complies with BS EN520, ensuring its quality and performance.
- Thermal insulation: With a thermal conductivity of 0.19W/mK, this plasterboard helps improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
- Moisture-resistant: The plasterboard is designed to resist moisture, making it suitable for use in areas prone to dampness.
- Environmentally friendly: Made from sustainable materials, this plasterboard is an eco-friendly choice for construction projects.
Applications
- Wall Lining: The Knauf 12.5mm Wallboard can be used as a wall lining material in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. It provides a smooth, continuous, blemish-free surface ready for decorative treatment.
- Partition Walls: This product is ideal for constructing non-load bearing partition walls. It can be used in both metal and timber frame buildings.
- Ceilings: The Knauf Wallboard can be used to create flat or curved ceilings. It is suitable for both direct decoration and textured finishes.
- Fire Protection: When used in combination with other materials, the Knauf Wallboard can provide a certain level of fire protection. It can be used in systems that provide up to 4 hours of fire resistance.
- Sound Insulation: The Knauf Wallboard can be used in systems that provide sound insulation. It can help to reduce the transmission of sound between rooms and spaces.
- Moisture Resistance: With the addition of a moisture resistant additive, the Knauf Wallboard can be used in areas of high humidity, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
- Thermal Insulation: The Knauf Wallboard can be used in systems that provide thermal insulation. It can help to improve the energy efficiency of a building.
Equivalent/Related Products
- 12.5mm British Gypsum Gyproc WallBoard Tapered Edge Plasterboard
- 12.5mm Siniat GTEC Standard Tapered Edge Plasterboard
- 12.5mm Lafarge GTEC Standard Tapered Edge Plasterboard
About the Manufacturer
Knauf Drywall is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plasterboard and drywall systems. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Knauf Drywall delivers products that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Their plasterboards are trusted by professionals in the construction industry for their durability and ease of installation.
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On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
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